J&K Polls: Omar Abdullah Blames Center for Low Voter Turnout in Second Phase

National Conference Leader Omar Abdullah on Thursday (September 26, 2024) Said the low Voter Turnout in Srinagar District during the second phase of Voting of Voting for Jammu and Kashmir Asmir Assembly Play People’s reaction to the center trying to project normalcy in the union territory.

His Remarks Came after the second phase of polling on Wedsday Saw a Voter Turnout of Over 56% While The First Phase Held Hel on September 18 18 Saw An Estimated 61.38% Voter Turnout.

“To be honest, I was expecting Higher Turnout BeCause There was no boycott call, there washrests, there was notes or intemidation of the voters. I feel the center is also response The High Voter Turnout as Signs of Normalcy and as if the people had accepted the revocation of article 370. Signals, “Mr. Abdullah Told Reporters in Uri Border Town of Baramulla District.

The Former Chief Minister, Who is a Candidate from Ganderbal and Budgam Segments, also said it was a mistake to invite the foresign diplomats to observe the polling in kashmir.

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“The center made another mistake by inviting the diplomats. They Voted in Lesser Numbers.

A delegation of Diplomats from 16 Countries, Including The Us, Norway and Singapore, on Wednsday observed the Assembly Polls in Jammu and Kashmir.

Mr. Abdullah, Who is Campaigning for party candidates in the segments going to polls in the third phase on October 1, said the distrusts of Baramulla, Bandipora and Kupwaara Turnaut ARAS ARAS Traditionally and there was no reason for it to be any different this time.

“Traditionally, Baramulla, Bandipora and Kupwara Have Enthusiastically Participated in the Past Elections. I am hopeful that they will do the same as well They Vote for the National Conference and Wherever NC has not fielded a candidate, they should be given Vote for Congress, “He Added.

While five Districts of Budgam, Ganderbal, Reasi, Poonch and Rajouri Witnessed A Turnout of More Than 60%, The eighted Assembly segments of srinagar distrust registered Wednsday.